Planetary science Research update Martian grains keep on bouncing 'Hysteresis' keeps sand moving on Mars Read article: Martian grains keep on bouncing
Planetary science Research update Zonal swishing at the Earth’s core Japanese simulation sheds new light on the Earth's magnetic field Read article: Zonal swishing at the Earth’s core
Planetary science News Legendary oceanographer scoops Crafoord prize Tide master Walter Munks awarded $550,000 for seminal geophysics research Read article: Legendary oceanographer scoops Crafoord prize
Planetary science Research update Earth’s response to CO₂ underestimated Ice sheets and other slow systems could intensify long-term warming Read article: Earth’s response to CO₂ underestimated
Earth sciences Research update Isotope study puts a chill on ancient oceans Early life may have formed in seas cooler than previously thought Read article: Isotope study puts a chill on ancient oceans
Earth sciences Research update Earth’s ‘hum’ reveals hidden depths Exploring the mantle through the interaction of Earth and the atmosphere Read article: Earth’s ‘hum’ reveals hidden depths
Earth sciences Research update Heavy water could add weight to climate models Researchers attempt to unravel past climates by analysing water isotopes Read article: Heavy water could add weight to climate models
Transport properties Research update Cloud watching goes hi-tech New device could reveal cloud structure in unprecedented detail
Earth sciences Feature The Earth – for physicists Scientists are beginning to understand the extent to which the evolution of our planet has been shaped by collisions, bombardments and catastrophes. John Baez tells the violent hist... Read article: The Earth – for physicists
Planetary science Research update Newfound order in the valleys Theory explains why the Earth’s valleys are so evenly spaced Read article: Newfound order in the valleys